5 Things to do in the East Midlands this weekend
RENT
The multi-award-winning rock musical RENT is celebrating its 20th anniversary and arriving at the Leicester Curve Theatre this weekend. Featuring Layton Williams and Lucie Jones, the musical tells the captivating story of a group of young artists struggling to survive in New York City’s East Village in the thriving days of Bohemian excess. The show features the unforgettable Seasons of Love and Take Me or Leave Me. Find out more here.
Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom
If the kids are fans of Ben & Holly, you can’t miss this event taking place on Saturday and Sunday. Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom is set to come to life on stage at the Theatre Royal in Nottingham and will include games and songs for everyone to get involved in. The show will transport you all to the Little Kingdom, where flowers and grass rise high above them and every day is an adventure. Find out more here.
ConnectedTEN Exhibition
The Connected Photography exhibition returns to Patchings Art Centre in Calverton this weekend for its 10th anniversary. Taking place until May 7, the event will bring together some of the most talented pro and amateur photographers from across the UK. The event is free to attend. Find out more here.
Chris Ramsey
Following appearances on I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, Live At The Apollo, Celebrity Juice and The Royal Variety Performance, comedian Chris Ramsey is bringing his biggest UK tour yet ‘Is That Chris Ramsey?’ to the O2 Academy Leicester on Sunday evening. Get ready for a night of fun and lots of laughs! Find out more here.
Wonder Woman – The Naked Truth
Wonder Woman – The Naked Truth will take to the stage at Derby Theatre on Saturday night wiith one big project and two ambitious women who are mothers to several kids. The show is set to question parenthood in the 21st century and ask questions like To work or not to work? And Can we soothe our babies and our ambition? The show will also discuss how you are supposed to live like an adult around kids. Find out more here.
